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US 2003/0112992 A1Published application
Self-retaining element for a behind-the-ear communication device
OwnerGary M. Rappsinventor
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Abstract
A communication device (300) for use behind an ear (200) comprises a housing (302), a sound delivery tube (310), and a self-retaining element (316). The sound delivery tube (310) is coupled to the housing. The self-retaining element (316) is coupled to the housing (302) or the sound delivery tube (310). The self-retaining element (316) rests beneath an inferior crus (216) of the ear (200) and provides positive retention of the communication device (300) to the ear (200) when the sound delivery tube (310) is positioned for sound delivery to the ear (200).
Claims18
A communication device for use behind an ear, comprising:
- a housing;
- a sound delivery tube coupled to the housing;
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- a self-retaining element, coupled to at least one of the housing and the sound delivery tube,
- wherein the self-retaining element rests beneath an inferior crus of the ear and provides positive retention of the communication device to the ear when the sound delivery tube is positioned for sound delivery to the ear.
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